Music Therapist - FT
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Job Description
Additional Information About the Role
Are you looking for a career as a Music Therpist? Join our team at Barnes Jewish Hospital to make a direct impact on patient care and operations.
This role works independently to complete patient assessments and facilitate therapeutic live music groups, with guitar or piano preferred. The Activity Therapist will join a collaborative team of Activity Therapists and Behavioral Associates and help engage patients through a variety of recreational and therapeutic activities in a well-equipped recreation space overlooking Forest Park.
- Full Time - 40 Hours Per Week, M-F, 1 weekend/month, 1 holiday/year
- Day Shift: 8am-430pm
- Perks: Benefits Eligible
- Location: Barnes Jewish Hospital (Behavioral Health Department)
Minimum Requirement
- BS in Music Therapy
- Board Certified Music Therapist
Overview
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
Organizes and implements a music therapy program to address physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs of patients.
Responsibilities
Uses music therapy as a process that combines the verbally transcendent and emotionally authentic aspects of music with the needs of the patient.
- Serves as a resource person and guide providing musical experiences that will aid in patient care.
- Designs and conducts music sessions for individuals and groups, based on client needs.
- Coordinates therapy with other team members and shares response to music therapy intervention.
Minimum Requirements
Education
Bachelor's Degree
- Music Therapy
Experience
<2 years
- Supervisor Experience
- No Experience
- Licenses & Certifications
- Bd Certified Music Therapist
Preferred Requirements
- Experience
- 2-5 years
- Supervisor Experience
< 2 years
Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards
At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
- Adoption assistance
- To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.
*Not all benefits apply to all jobs
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy and be a Board Certified Music Therapist. The role requires between 2 to 5 years of experience and the ability to facilitate sessions using guitar or piano.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 24% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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